Staff Project Manager Engineer

TE Connectivity’s Engineering Project Management Teams manage cross functional engineering projects. They work with Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across TE to assure projects meet financial, schedule and customer expectations. They are responsible for defining and creating project schedules, portfolio management, communication and execution of programs, identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolution, while adhering to LeanPD processes.**What your background should look like**:**Essential Functions**:- Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives and hold team members accountable to deliver desirable results.- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan and objectives for On-Time Delivery and Quality- Proactively assess risk and develop countermeasure plans to avoid any potential negative impact to the deliverables of the projects, and establish escalation path on all projects- Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews according to established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.- Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.- Establish and maintain an accurate project schedule using Microsoft project or similar based on commitment from Core team members, customer, and all project stakeholders.- Identify necessary project resources, obtain approval and/or coordinate the availability of the resources.- Conduct status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.- Provide planned and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to achieve results using data and facts, driving the appropriate processes and behaviors, and focusing on accountability for results.- Analyze data from multiple functions to identify opportunities for cost improvements, evaluate proposals for soundness and accuracy.- Plan & lead milestone reviews to business segment Leadership when applicable.- Manage Capex spending and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.- Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis. Be a resource to facilitate the resolution of project issues.

Regularly keep management informed of problems, issues, and status of on-going projects (escalation).- Conduct status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.- Track project lessons learned, cost savings initiatives and manage best practices.- Proactively identify & resolve risks or issues to facilitate escalation path on all projects.**Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Education**:- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Operations- Minimum 5 years’ large scale and complex project management experience- Fluency in Spanish & English- Strong communication abilities (written and verbal) and able to effectively. communicate to all level of associates including Executive level leadership.- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection mold & assembly process).- Demonstrated Project Management experience managing capacity, replacement and process transfer projects.- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.- Strong data analytical skills and logical thinking.- Knowledge of AIAG PPAP change management and customer notification requirements.- Ability to work independently and remotely as part of a virtual team- Travel (25% travel)**Competencies**:Values: Integrity, Accountability,Teamwork, Innovation